Josalynn
Every Josalynn since 1977 — 747 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josalynn
Josalynn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 747 American babies have been named Josalynn. Its peak came in 2009, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Josalynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josalynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,217 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,394 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,213 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,865 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,557 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,521 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,882 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,032 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,543 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,815 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,168 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,809 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,437 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,219 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,224 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,249 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,888 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3,991 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,361 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,469 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,330 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,460 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,262 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,821 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,631 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josalynn in 2025?
Josalynn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Josalynn?
747 babies have been named Josalynn in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josalynn most popular?
Josalynn peaked in 2009, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Josalynn a boy or girl name?
Josalynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josalynn rising or falling?
Josalynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.